Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances

HS v2022 Code: 8208

About knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances

HS code 8208 covers a wide range of knives and cutting blades used in various industrial and commercial applications. These specialized cutting tools are essential components in many machines and mechanical appliances, enabling efficient and precise cutting, slicing, and shearing operations across diverse industries. From agricultural equipment to food processing machinery, the products under this code play a crucial role in supporting the global economy and facilitating the production of a vast array of goods and services.

Production process

The production of knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances typically involves a combination of metalworking techniques. This may include forging, stamping, or casting to shape the blade, followed by heat treatment and precision grinding to achieve the desired hardness, edge, and finish. Manufacturers may also incorporate specialized coatings or surface treatments to enhance the tool's durability, corrosion resistance, and cutting performance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 8208 items include high-quality steel alloys, specialized machinery for metalworking, and precision grinding and finishing equipment. Depending on the specific application, manufacturers may also utilize advanced materials such as ceramics, carbides, or diamond coatings to improve the cutting edge and lifespan of the blades. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, engineering expertise, and robust quality control processes to ensure the consistent production of reliable and high-performing cutting tools.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 8208 are the various knives and cutting blades used in a wide range of machines and mechanical appliances. These products may be consumed by industries such as 8433 Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery, 8438 Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, 8465 Machine-tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, and 8479 Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter, among others. The versatility and importance of these cutting tools make them essential components in the global supply chain for many manufactured goods.

Family tree for knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/82'>82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8208'>8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8201'>8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8202'>8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8203'>8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8204'>8204: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8205'>8205: Tools, hand; (including glaziers' diamonds) n.e.c.; blow lamps; vices, clamps etc, other than accessories for and parts of, machine-tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal operated grinding wheels with frameworks</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8206'>8206: Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8207'>8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8209'>8209: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8210'>8210: Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8211'>8211: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8212'>8212: Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8213'>8213: Scissors; tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefore</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8214'>8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8215'>8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/820810'>820810: Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/820820'>820820: Tools; knives and cutting blades, for wood working machines or mechanical appliances</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/820830'>820830: Tools; knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/820840'>820840: Tools; knives and cutting blades, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/820890'>820890: Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or mechanical appliances, n.e.c. in heading no. 8208</a>"]


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